Cate Blanchett
Australian actor (born 1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Catherine Elise Blanchett AC (/ˈblæntʃət/;[1][2] born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actress, producer, and theatre director. She was born in Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia.
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Born | Catherine Élise Blanchett (1969-05-14) 14 May 1969 (age 55) |
Nationality | Australian |
Alma mater | National Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA) |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Theatre Director |
Years active | 1992-present |
Spouse | |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Robert Blanchett June Blanchett |
Awards | NBR Award for Best Cast 2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King NBR Award for Best Supporting Actress 2001 The Man Who Cried ; The Shipping News ; The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Volpi Cup for Best Actress 2007 I'm Not There Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress 2004 The Aviator AFIA: Best Actress in a Supporting Role 1997 Thank God He Met Lizzie AFIA: Best Actress in a Leading Role 2005 Little Fish News Limited Readers' Choice Award 2005 BAFTA: Best Actress in a Leading Role 1998 Elizabeth BAFTA: Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2004 The Aviator Golden Globe Award: Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama 1998 Elizabeth Golden Globe Award: Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture 2007 I'm Not There SAG: Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture 2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King SAG: Outstanding Supporting Actress - Motion Picture 2004 The Aviator |
Website | http://cateblanchett.net |
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In 1998 she won an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for playing Elizabeth I in Elizabeth. In 2005 she won Best Supporting Actress for playing Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator.
Regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation,[3][4] she is noted for her versatile roles in blockbusters, independent films, and in her stage work in various theatre productions. She has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and three British Academy Film Awards. In 2022 she was awarded with the international Goya award in Spain for her outstanding cinematographic career. That same year, she appeared in the movie Tár, which earned her multiple nominations such as for the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress.